If you don't need to remove your tailgate on a regular basis, this is quick, easy and $0.79 cheaper than the clamp method (still a smart idea) for securing your tailgate.
Facing your tailgate, the right side release hinge has an inner sheath that can rotate. To see it, close the tailgate, sit on the ground and look up at the underside of the hinge. You will be able to see a crease between the hinge and this sheath. With a flathead screwdriver and a hammer, gently tap the inner sheath. It should smoothly rotate around the inside of the hinge. A 1/2" of rotation should be enough to prevent the tailgate from being removed.
Tap and check. Tap more if the gate still slides off the release post.
The added benefit of this is that it is nearly impossible for any thief to see what is preventing the gate from coming off when they pull up on it. To reverse the process, simply tap the sheath in the opposite direction until the ends of the sheath lines up with the hinge again.
Viola! Free and easy! :naughty:
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Facing your tailgate, the right side release hinge has an inner sheath that can rotate. To see it, close the tailgate, sit on the ground and look up at the underside of the hinge. You will be able to see a crease between the hinge and this sheath. With a flathead screwdriver and a hammer, gently tap the inner sheath. It should smoothly rotate around the inside of the hinge. A 1/2" of rotation should be enough to prevent the tailgate from being removed.
Tap and check. Tap more if the gate still slides off the release post.
The added benefit of this is that it is nearly impossible for any thief to see what is preventing the gate from coming off when they pull up on it. To reverse the process, simply tap the sheath in the opposite direction until the ends of the sheath lines up with the hinge again.
Viola! Free and easy! :naughty:

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